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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.23, 18.26 and 10.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.23, 18.26 and 10.63 is: 14.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.23 : 18.26 = 10.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.23/18.26 = 10.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.23x = 18.26 × 10.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.23x = 194.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194.10/13.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.67

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